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« Reply #150 on: August 13, 2009, 02:14:43 PM »

My doctor's office called the office and told them my blood work was fine and I should call to schedule my colonoscopy.   There are several problems with this.  One, I specifically told them not to leave messages at my office. Two, I didn't do any blood work when I went to the doctor, and three I was supposed to do a sonogram of my gallbladder not a colonoscopy.    I decided not to do either and will call if I have any more problems
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« Reply #151 on: August 13, 2009, 02:14:52 PM »

Oy! is right. I've never had an MRI, and I've received no phone call, and since it's after 5, I guess they won't call until tomorrow at the earliest. Darn! I want to get this over with as soon as possible.
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« Reply #152 on: August 13, 2009, 02:15:40 PM »

Heading back down to finsh skimming today's soaps and then settling back in for more NCIS tonight.

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« Reply #153 on: August 13, 2009, 02:17:51 PM »

Vibes to all who need them.  I'm feeling fine and am happy as a lark right now.

I need to go to a meeting in Des Moines tomorrow so it will be a lot of windshield time. But it will feel like a 4 day weekend and I"m definitely up for that. 
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« Reply #154 on: August 13, 2009, 02:22:49 PM »

Is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" a novelty song?

I love Bobby McFerrin!  I would love to see him conduct the St Paul Symphony (is he still there?) He does some really fun and creative things like having the musicians sing their parts to the William Tell Overture.   
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« Reply #155 on: August 13, 2009, 02:23:16 PM »

Sounds like the plumber may be finishing up.  think I'll go check
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« Reply #156 on: August 13, 2009, 02:33:22 PM »

Woo Hoo, he's getting close.  When he's done I need to go to the office and crank out a quick sentencing memo.   Then stop at the grocery store and come home and cook!   I put away almost everything that I moved out of the kitchen earlier today so that's cool. 

I am SOOOO glad this went smoothly and is almost done.  I love my countertops and am considering skipping the backsplash.  It looks pretty good the way it is
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« Reply #157 on: August 13, 2009, 02:35:25 PM »

I am looking forward to a photo, Cillaliz.
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« Reply #158 on: August 13, 2009, 02:39:30 PM »

So, I'm gathering that via HDMI any digital station automatically adjusts for the ratio that's correct.  And I gather that TCM isn't digital and therefore stretches the picture unless you specifically select pillarbox.  Does that sound right, oh experts?

It is a digital channel but is not high def so your general set-up for your regular channels will carry over for it, too, Yes, it should pillarbox most of the movies it shows and windowbox the widescreen ones.

But it doesn't do it right now - I have to select pillarbox.  Is there some way to have it "know"?  As I said, on my regular channels, the local ones, it does it automatically - full screen for HD and pillarboxed for non-HD, but when I then go to TCM it's stretched.
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« Reply #159 on: August 13, 2009, 02:54:31 PM »

Oy! is right. I've never had an MRI, and I've received no phone call, and since it's after 5, I guess they won't call until tomorrow at the earliest. Darn! I want to get this over with as soon as possible.

DR Matt H, when you get to the MRI, tell them you need earplugs and they should give you a pair. Trust me, you should use them!
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« Reply #160 on: August 13, 2009, 02:58:44 PM »

My doctor's office called the office and told them my blood work was fine and I should call to schedule my colonoscopy.   There are several problems with this.  One, I specifically told them not to leave messages at my office. Two, I didn't do any blood work when I went to the doctor, and three I was supposed to do a sonogram of my gallbladder not a colonoscopy.    I decided not to do either and will call if I have any more problems

Maybe you should call them and let them know they mixed up patient files.
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« Reply #161 on: August 13, 2009, 03:16:55 PM »

T.O.D.


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« Reply #162 on: August 13, 2009, 03:20:07 PM »

Hopefully you guys will have better MRI machines than what i had.

I know there are the tunnel ones. And the ones with the sides open. The tunnel ones make you feel like you're in a coffin. And for someone who is claustrophobic it can be awful.

But to me the worst part (and the part i was not expecting) was the excrutiating noise. It was almost unbearable (especially considering that i was being treated for a migraine!). Hopefully these machines have gotten better.
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« Reply #163 on: August 13, 2009, 03:24:31 PM »

Ha, i just read DR Elmore's earplug advice. IF you are able to do this do it. For some reason i think i had a headset on or something. But i certainly was not offered earplugs. And the sound was the loudest thing i've ever heard. And they blare it in your ears!
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« Reply #164 on: August 13, 2009, 03:29:39 PM »

DR TCB, loved the photo you posted last night of your Littlest Angel performance. You were cute then and you are still cute now!


Thanks, Mike.  What a nice thing to say. :)

And thank you to the other folks last night night that commented on my angel photo.
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« Reply #165 on: August 13, 2009, 03:32:55 PM »

T.O.D.

LOVING YOU HAS MADE ME BANANAS by Guy Marks

I'd forgotten that, and I always liked it.  "Your red dress matches your eyes....."
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« Reply #166 on: August 13, 2009, 03:34:14 PM »

Sorry to add to the "litany of woe" a certain DR complained about, but I could use some major vibage--I have had a tender knee for months, which I just racked up to age and the fact that I walk so many miles for exercise each day.  Well, something major happened last night.  Suddenly I literally could not bend my right knee without an amazingly sharp and painful twinge shooting down the right side of my calf.  I got no sleep last night and am off to an emergency appointment with my clinic.  This could not have happened at a worse time.


HEALING VIBES TO DR JMK!
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« Reply #167 on: August 13, 2009, 03:40:12 PM »

Page Three Knee Dance:

How did you get a picture of me in my salad days?


Fruit Salad?
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« Reply #168 on: August 13, 2009, 03:53:15 PM »

Thanks for the good wishes, folks. I am slightly encouraged after seeing the doctor today. Oh, the diagnosis was upsetting, but if it means some relief, I don't care even if I end up being one of the 10% who need an operation to correct the problem.

I have (he thinks) a herniated disc in my neck. And MRI will reveal much, and I'm waiting for the call to schedule that to be done.

Meanwhile, I've started on steroids for the pain.

Steroids?  Great, now you can play for the New York Yankees.
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« Reply #169 on: August 13, 2009, 03:57:35 PM »

Is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" a novelty song?


No, just annoying.
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« Reply #170 on: August 13, 2009, 03:59:11 PM »

Is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" a novelty song?


No, just annoying.

Especially when sung by a big-mouth bass.
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« Reply #171 on: August 13, 2009, 04:00:31 PM »

So, I'm gathering that via HDMI any digital station automatically adjusts for the ratio that's correct.  And I gather that TCM isn't digital and therefore stretches the picture unless you specifically select pillarbox.  Does that sound right, oh experts?

It is a digital channel but is not high def so your general set-up for your regular channels will carry over for it, too, Yes, it should pillarbox most of the movies it shows and windowbox the widescreen ones.

But it doesn't do it right now - I have to select pillarbox.  Is there some way to have it "know"?  As I said, on my regular channels, the local ones, it does it automatically - full screen for HD and pillarboxed for non-HD, but when I then go to TCM it's stretched.

I set my DVR on a high-definition channel and then select "Full" for the image (on my remote).  This gives me the proper anamorphic image.  After that, channels that are not high def revert to pillar (which is the correct ratio for older shows and movies) or letterboxed.  I often select "Zoom" to watch those and then change back after the movie ends.

I wish mine "knew" automatically what to do with each occurrence -- or could be programmed to know -- but I don't "know" of a way to make it "know" how.
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« Reply #172 on: August 13, 2009, 04:01:21 PM »

Thanks for the good wishes, folks. I am slightly encouraged after seeing the doctor today. Oh, the diagnosis was upsetting, but if it means some relief, I don't care even if I end up being one of the 10% who need an operation to correct the problem.

I have (he thinks) a herniated disc in my neck. And MRI will reveal much, and I'm waiting for the call to schedule that to be done.

Meanwhile, I've started on steroids for the pain.

DR MattH, I had 2 herniated discs in my neck pressing on my spinal cord in 1999. By the time my HMO sent me for the MRI in October, I had seen every specialist they could recommend over a period of two months while I stumbled and became more incapacitated till I could hardly walk. When I would swallow food, the esophagus expanded, the disc pressed on my spinal cords and my leg twitched.


Yeah, but you were a lot of fun during sex!
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« Reply #173 on: August 13, 2009, 04:02:24 PM »

Thanks for the good wishes, folks. I am slightly encouraged after seeing the doctor today. Oh, the diagnosis was upsetting, but if it means some relief, I don't care even if I end up being one of the 10% who need an operation to correct the problem.

I have (he thinks) a herniated disc in my neck. And MRI will reveal much, and I'm waiting for the call to schedule that to be done.

Meanwhile, I've started on steroids for the pain.

DR MattH, I had 2 herniated discs in my neck pressing on my spinal cord in 1999. By the time my HMO sent me for the MRI in October, I had seen every specialist they could recommend over a period of two months while I stumbled and became more incapacitated till I could hardly walk. When I would swallow food, the esophagus expanded, the disc pressed on my spinal cords and my leg twitched.


Yeah, but you were a lot of fun during sex!




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« Reply #174 on: August 13, 2009, 04:35:50 PM »

T.O.D.


LOVING YOU HAS MADE ME BANANAS by Guy Marks


And leave us not forget "Yes! We have no bananas!"
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« Reply #175 on: August 13, 2009, 04:43:50 PM »

Hello, hello!

First, MEGA PAIN-FREE VIBES TO ALL DRS, but especially to DRs MATTH, ELMORE, and JMK!
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« Reply #176 on: August 13, 2009, 04:44:41 PM »

Thanks, Ron, for the dental information phone number. I will follow up on that.
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« Reply #177 on: August 13, 2009, 04:47:59 PM »

TOD:
I've been enjoying being reminded of all those fun old songs. I heard an Intel commercial today that involved an old novelty song, but I can't for the life of me remember it now. Anyone know?
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« Reply #178 on: August 13, 2009, 04:50:43 PM »

Cilla, glad your countertops went in so smoothly. FJL can correct me here, but since the plumber was called as part of a remodel, ie improvement, that charge is now an improvement for tax purposes, whereas it would have been considered a repair if it had been done separately. Yes, Fred?
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« Reply #179 on: August 13, 2009, 04:53:11 PM »

So, I'm gathering that via HDMI any digital station automatically adjusts for the ratio that's correct.  And I gather that TCM isn't digital and therefore stretches the picture unless you specifically select pillarbox.  Does that sound right, oh experts?

It is a digital channel but is not high def so your general set-up for your regular channels will carry over for it, too, Yes, it should pillarbox most of the movies it shows and windowbox the widescreen ones.

But it doesn't do it right now - I have to select pillarbox.  Is there some way to have it "know"?  As I said, on my regular channels, the local ones, it does it automatically - full screen for HD and pillarboxed for non-HD, but when I then go to TCM it's stretched.

Cough, cough, clearing throat--someone suggested you try using the "native" setting on the DirecTV box.
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